Most common failures | No# failures |
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle | 19 |
Registration plate lamp issues | 13 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 12 |
Front brake application uneven | 9 |
Headlamp aim out of alignment | 9 |
Horn not working |1.6.2a| | 9 |
Rear brake binding | 8 |
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 6 |
Rear brake application uneven | 5 |
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 5 |
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 4 |
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 4 |
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a| | 4 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b| | 4 |
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 4 |
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort | 4 |
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 4 |
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 3 |
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 3 |
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 3 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5| | 3 |
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 3 |
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c| | 2 |
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b| | 2 |
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 2 |
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively | 2 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 2 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement | 2 |
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 2 |
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 2 |
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 2 |
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 2 |
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a| | 2 |
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 2 |
Brake pipe excessively corroded | 2 |
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 2 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 2 |
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| or their associated mountings locking device insecure |3.1.4b| | 1 |
An item not tested |Manual| | 1 |
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a| | 1 |
Offside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a| | 1 |
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4| | 1 |
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c| | 1 |
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c| | 1 |
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b| | 1 |
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c| | 1 |
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6| | 1 |
Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1| | 1 |
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill near lever |3.1.9| | 1 |
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1| | 1 |
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k| | 1 |
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b| | 1 |
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b| | 1 |
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6| | 1 |
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7| | 1 |
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1| | 1 |
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) | 1 |
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c| | 1 |
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1| | 1 |
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a| | 1 |
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1| | 1 |
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2| | 1 |
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |3.1.9| | 1 |
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3| | 1 |
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4| | 1 |
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c| | 1 |
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3| | 1 |
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b| | 1 |
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1| | 1 |
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2| | 1 |